Christmas tree lighting ceremony set for Saturday

ADDISON — The annual Addison community Christmas tree lighting ceremony has been scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at the pine in front of the former Addison Upper Elementary, 210 E. Main St.

Following a musical program and the tree lighting ceremony, the public is invited to an afterglow gathering in the Addison High School auditoria, 219 N. Comstock St. The activities are hosted by the Addison Senior Center, area business and organizations, as well as clubs through Addison Community Schools.

Three event highlights:

— 150th Santa Lucia performance The Santa Lucia singers, an a capella choir of high school girls, are set to perform their 50th musical presentation. The Swedish tradition was established in Addison in 1963.

— Wagon rides Free wagon rides will be available to shuttle people from the Christmas tree in front of the upper elementary to the Addison High School auditoria for light refreshments.

— Santa Claus is coming Santa and Mrs. Claus are scheduled to make an appearance on an Addison Fire Department truck.

Why you should attend“This is just one way for the school to join the community in working together to bring events for everyone’s enjoyment. Addison Community Schools is the cornerstone of the Addison community.” — Steve Guerra, Addison Community Schools superintendent.